Press Release from Guernsey Finance, Friday 28 June, 2024.
Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the island’s financial services sector, has been selected as a winner in at The WealthBriefing Wealth for Good Awards 2024.
The agency earned the top spot in the ‘International Finance Centre – Communication Strategy or Thought Leadership (Europe)’ category at the awards ceremony in London on 27 June 2024.
The annual WealthBriefing Wealth for Good Awards program recognises the most innovative and exceptional firms, teams and individuals. The awards have been designed to showcase outstanding organisations grouped by specialism and geography which the prestigious panel of independent judges deemed to have ‘demonstrated innovation and excellence during the last year.’
Commenting on the agency’s triumph, Rupert Pleasant, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, said: “As the world continues to evolve, it is essential for financial centres to use their expertise to contribute positively to the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. We are proud that we continue to innovate and position Guernsey as a leading international finance centre committed to using our expertise for good.”
Stephen Harris, ClearView Financial Media’s CEO, and publisher of WealthBriefing, was first to extend his congratulations to all winners and highly commended companies. “Every winning entrant has been subjected to a rigorous and independent judging process and should be rightly proud of the success they have achieved this year.
“I offer my congratulations and best wishes for the future to all winners and highly commended firms – they are all worthy recipients who join the prestigious list of wealth management professionals who form the global elite of WealthBriefing winners.”
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